Future murders, criminal behaviour thwarted after NSW police seize ‘kill cars’
Police say they have thwarted future murders and other serious criminal activity after several “kill cars” were discovered in a Sydney factory.
Organised Crime Squad detectives seized eight stolen cars after conducting a search warrant at a Fairfield East business about 9.40 on Wednesday morning.
Camera IconOrganised Crime Squad detectives carried out a search warrant a Fairfield property on Wednesday. NSW Police Credit: News Corp Australia
The search comes after the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad and the NSW Crime Commission launched an investigation into unexplained wealth across Sydney.
During the search detectives located the vehicles, which they believe were stolen for the purpose of carrying out violent crimes across Sydney.
The cars included a Hyundai hatchback and a Mercedes utility.
Detectives also discovered 15 stolen number plates attached to the cars with velcro tape and jerry cans inside the vehicles.
Camera IconEight care were seized. NSW Police Credit: News Corp AustraliaCamera IconJerry cans were also discovered inside multiple cars. NSW Police Credit: News Corp Australia
Organised Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Peter Faux believes the stolen vehicles were “primed” to be part of serious crimal activity including murders and shootings.
“We have disrupted organised crime activity in Sydney in a significant way by seizing these vehicles,” he said.
Camera IconInvestigations into the alleged illegal activity are ongoing. NSW Police Credit: News Corp Australia
“These are not the standard high performance kill cars we normally seize. These cars are meant to hide in our community and allow criminals to avoid the consequences of their evil intent.”
Superintendent Faux said detectives will continue to “target” the use of “kill cars” across the state.
“We’re also now turning our attention to find those responsible for stealing and staging these cars, and I expect arrests to follow.”
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